Anybody know of a good source for replacement headrests?

**MN_Burbon** · 06-15-2005, 11:35 AM

I am installing some lcd panels and would prefer to do it on a "spare" set of headrests. I checked Ebay and haven't really found anything. Looking for the gray leather ones from '95 or so.

**Steve** · 06-15-2005, 05:32 PM

Wrecking yard maybe? I'm not aware where you can buy just the headrest.

**TrailLeadr** · 06-15-2005, 05:39 PM

I'd have to agree. I don't think you'll find many headrests for sale, besides in the boneyard.

**Steve** · 06-15-2005, 06:01 PM

There isn't a whole lot to a head-rest. A combination of a machine shop and a fabic shop could make one for you custom if you wanted.

might be some expensive headrests though.

**MN_Burbon** · 06-15-2005, 11:28 PM

I found a pair this afternoon at the local boneyard ($35 and my choice of colors) :D

**TrailLeadr** · 06-16-2005, 12:50 AM

Not bad! $35 for the pair?
Up here they think they're sitting on a goldmine, and price their used junked car parts about 10%-30% less than the dealer prices.

I went looking for a steering gear for my 'burban, and new I could buy it for $185, the junk man wanted $165, or $145 with me pulling it!
That's a racket! "Sure I'll pay you $50.00 to remove your delopitated junk heap from your yard, and piece out every part as though it was 'gently' used from the dealer"

Sorry, that just really irks me, since I remember when you could get very reasonable prices from the boneyard.... :?

**MN_Burbon** · 06-16-2005, 09:46 AM

Yes its a 50/50 shot most of the time, I have a bit of a history with this guy so I would guess I get a better chance than most that go out there. Its all who you golf with

**Aeropagus** · 06-17-2005, 08:34 AM

Well, it's the law of supply and demand. Junkyards are like anything else, if they think they can charge for it, they will. For me, getting something from a boneyard should be like 30-50% of the price of something as new. Not a dime more. After that point, you're mathematically better off going new with a warranty.

**TrailLeadr** · 06-17-2005, 12:57 PM

I agree completely. Don't get me wrong, I don't want something for nothing (well.... that would be nice). But I remember a time, when I stopped at the boneyard for a steering wheel, and he only charged $20.00, but something tells me now, he'd charge me upwards of $50+. This is the same guy I always went to, whenever I needed a part.

I attribute it to the typical New England attitude, although I'm sure it's the same everywhere. People up here buy a new car, drive it into the ground, 12 yrs later they want to sell it for about $4000.00 less than original sticker price. (yeah, that's a slight exageration, but you get the idea)

**Steve** · 06-17-2005, 02:47 PM

yeah, cars are depreciating assets, that's for sure. But some people are so proud of them it's like the fact that they drove it makes it a collectors item.